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• Re: Leaking coolant 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 23:37:40 -0700
  ...It does not contain compression, but simply holds coolant in the jacket surrounding the cylinders. If one of these is starting to give way...
• Head Corrosion cause and cure? was Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 17:21:20 -0400
  ...It's subject to large strains (about 1/64" or .5 mm) as the water jacket grows and shrinks relative to the iron cylinders...
• Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 17:12:29 EST
  ...wonder how additional heat at the head will effect the water jacket O-ring since heat =pressure? I just bought a set of those...
• Re: Form Jay Leno's Garage
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 15:28:42 -0500
  ...Evans coolant after > showing them a photo of typical Vanagon water jacket seal corrosion, and > asking if using their coolant would help: > > ".......we have...
• Re: Head gasket job getting out of hand (
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 13 May 2002 20:22:06 -0400
  ...I have had limited luck drilling this as they are hardened and down in the corner of the coolant jacket. I have sent them...
• Re[2]: waterboxer longevity
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 15:26:55 -0500
  ...There are some solvents in it that make rubber parts (like our water jacket gaskets) swell slightly and seal better. Also works on connections...
• WTB Knarly Spark Plug Wire Set
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Sat, 18 Oct 1997 16:34:16 -0400
  ...Metal jackets on the plug leads, and neato brass clips at both ends. Any chance of just replacing the "wire". Any recommended aftermarket, or...
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 22:57:36 -0400
  ...not the gaskets on the jacket. > > An suggestions or bets? As long as it's not the water jacket, I'll be > happy. > > Roy
• Re: Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Kellerf
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 08:51:08 -0700
  ...Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure > This is an interesting thread. I've kicked around the idea of turboing a > WBX for a couple...
• Re: Rear closet removal
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:50:49 -0700
  ...we are a family of 4 and unfortunately we do have jackets and rain >> gear that we have to deal with...which is hard...
• Re: CB Radio - Navy Hymn
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:10:44 -0700
  ...JO's made good flak jackets�. but never under-em, unless playing dead! Friday Stupidity Phil Z.
• Re: Rear closet removal
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:45:28 -0700
  ...we are a family of 4 and unfortunately we do have jackets and rain > gear that we have to deal with...which is hard...
• Re: Oil light?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 03:24:39 EST
  ...where it is routed between the engine tin and the cylinder jacket. I had this occur once and it would only present itself during...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 18:21:00 -0800
  ...Consider attaching directly to the >> water jacket either on top or underneath between the jacket and pushrod > tubes. >> This lower location will also do...
• Re: Coolant in the oil?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:48:57 -0800
  ...Could be a hole eaten in the case between the water jacket and the base. > Or a broken head stud that is allowing coolant...
• Re: Electrolysis and prevention of corrosion:
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Howald
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 14:27:05 PST
  ...They are supposed to replace the water jacket >drain plugs on each side of the case. Kinda pricey, but probably worth >it. So, are...
• Re: Coolant air, overflow, fried head gasket, "burping" out air (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 15:33:34 -0800
  You probably have a bad seal at the top of one or more cylinder where it meets the head, inside the water jacket. This...
• Re: Coolant drips from heads- AAAAAAAGGGGHHHHH!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 23:40:21 EST
  ...He was unfazed by coolant leaks from the water jacket gummies. He said that once it got cold enough they all will weep a...
• Removing watercooled cyl heads, engine in car
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 19:02:06 -0800
  ...I'm on the #1 & #2 side, I've separated the cylinder head about 3/4" from the block(water jacket) and I can...
• Re: Mark Stephens
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 19:27:38 -0500
  ...Finally bought a long block, and found the problem was a crack on their head between a water jacket and spark plug. They refused...
• Re: Manual trans -- note to self:
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:30:43 -0800
  ...b) Especially whilst wearing a welding jacket. c) If you absolutely insist on doing this, DON'T DROP THE PLUG. d) Arrrgggghhhh.... David
• driveway parts give-away/sale
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:54:13 -0700
  ...Not corroded at the water jacket, head studs look fine. Free to anyone who will come and take it. Set of fiberglass bumpers, pretty...
• Re: How not to change your Oil!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 May 1996 03:19:14 -0400
  ...They have jackets in XXXL, but they don't have Spinner dresses with the castrol logo embroidered on the front. :( btw, what a hassle...
• 1997 5sp Diesel Eurovan (panel) for sale!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 20:49:46 -0700
  ...gave out the information as he has promised me a Speedway jacket if I lead him to a sale. Thanks! -- David Marshall - Vanagon List...
• Re: Sqirting water on an oil cooler et al
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jul 95 18:06:23 EDT
  ...line going under the car.....or why not put a water jacket around the oil cooler? DC ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs Carleton...
• Re: How do you split the case?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 18:09:32 -0400
  ...The case must have some hardware left in place or you would be able to separate the seam 4 bolts inside the water jacket...
• JBWeld Status Report...ctd.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Mon, 11 Aug 1997 15:16:36 -0700
  ...In cold weather the higher contraction of the outer aluminium water jackets reduces the preload on that fat head gasket. The rubber, being cold...
• Re: Cooling system maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 10:28:42 -0500
  ...you can, don't drain it under the left side water jacket as sugested per Bentley, simply remove Expension tank and water pump, i...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 23:10:26 -0700
  ...Consider attaching directly to the >>> water jacket either on top or underneath between the jacket and pushrod >> tubes. >>> This lower location will also do...
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 11 Jul 2015 00:12:18 -0300
  ...not the gaskets on the jacket. >> >> An suggestions or bets? As long as it's not the water jacket, I'll be >> happy. >> >> Roy
• Re: push rod tubes dilemma
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:25:38 -0500
  ...9>2.1 water cooled with the addition of a water > jacket to the casting. Clever folks those German engineers! > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > > The...
• breaking alt bracket
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 10:23:58 -0400
  ...DPO/mech had also brilliantly drilled THROUGH the water jacket to get out the broken stud from the cradle mount. Looks like this alt...
• Re: Cylinder sleeves, I HATE IT when that happens
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 14:36:52 -0400
  ...through the coolant outlet port in the side of the water jacket. A major PITA. I would rather take a beating than pulling the...
• Re: Conversion Commotion
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 23:16:10 -0800
  ...Basically they took the old air-cooled engine and surrounded the steel cylinders with water jackets. Old VW engines never used real head gaskets...
• Re: Fuel Injection Hose-----what size ID.....7mm?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 22:21:30 -0500
  ...4.49 A FOOT! I stock the correct German 7mm smooth-jacket high-pressure fuel line for $6.95 a meter (about 3 feet...
• Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0, 150 Amps is on target
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:02:23 -0500
  ...You can even get wire that is very flexible and > with a double insulated jacket. You want good copper that will not > quickly turn...
• Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 28 Mar 2005 21:52:12 -0800
  ...3) Famous Head/block water jacket gasket. Attached to both sides with Dirko S or "Right Stuff" 4) Dirko S, for sealing water jacket...
• 2.1 ring recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Tue, 26 May 2009 21:53:54 -0700
  ...It looks like a very well taken care of motor, the water jacket and head studs show ZERO signs of corrosion. I was told...
• Re: Most miles on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 11:00:15 EST
  ...Both heads were cracked up into the water jacket even though the van didn't overheat (according to the gauge anyway). New heads, gaskets...
• Re: Increase 2.0 to 2.4
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 18:49:29 EDT
  I have heard tell the lunatic fringe is cutting off the water jackets of WBX engines and installing huge air cooled jugs. Around 4...
• External block damage and my plan to deal with it
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:31:14 -0500
  ...The inner hole has half of the surrounding metal torn away, but not all the way back to the water jacket. Anyway, I'm...
• Re: Fuel Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:13:26 -0400
  ...Another important factor is the rounded (curled up) edges so the edge of the band can't cut into the outer jacket of the...
• Engine Sealant and Oil Galley Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 15:45:12 -0500
  ...In particular, the kit from VW provides multiple sealants, for the water jacket gaskets specifically and special stuff for sealing the nuts. Other kits...
• Re: road rage.....not fighting back..
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 20:24:07 EST
  ...other than a few pulled threads on my left jacket sleeve, his big greasy pawprint on the drivers window, and a nasty loogie he...
• Re: WBX bashing
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 09:49:54 -0600
  ...all know it was just the aircooled engine with a water jacket > wrapped around it, hence all the pipes. Try doing that without external...
• Empire Vw camping this weekend @ Nick's lake state park Old forge NY
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:50:04 -0400
  ...And bring a warm jacket and blanket.. The ADKS are chilly overnight and in the mornings. Dan Stevens Empire VW camping Club VW club...
• 1992 Eurovan Video Up For Grabs
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J. Turinsky
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 12:19:28 -0900
  ...Still in the original dust jacket! How 'bout that?! Upon rediscovering the valuable find (treasure) I contacted Sotheby's, as well as The Antique...
• Re: Coolant leaking at upper head nut
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 21:11:12 -0500
  ...I've never heard this mentioned and didn't find anything in the >archives. > >I know the head studs are in the cooolant jacket...
• Westy reefer relay wiring -- the Red wire?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:00:06 -0700
  ...There's a bundle of three wires in a single jacket attached to the relay, shown on the diagram: TO BATTERY + : Red, 2.5mm...
• Re: 2.1L & VDO Cylinder Temp Gauge ???
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 15:10:41 -0400
  Welcome Kevin, Change / replace the temp gauge senders & thermostat instead, the coolant temperature is a direct precise indication of the head / water jacket temp...
• WBX motor rather than ....
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:18:38 -0700
  ...it's really an air cooled 911 cobbled up with water jackets around. Is not the WBX similar (or vica/versa) with the WBX...
• Re: Goofy Coolant Refresh Idea. fish
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 12:57:42 -0500
  ...You can even do > a case modification on the block so that the water jacket is transparent, > and you can see the flow inside...
• Re: Canada brokerage fees
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 26 Oct 2006 13:49:17 -0400
  ...I was not told anything about this from anyone when I > decided > to buy the jacket (I was told a shipping cost which did...
• Heads, corrosion etc.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 12:14:10 -0800
  ...How do we keep this head area surrounding the water jacket un-molested by coolant? My reasoning is that be gentle with the motor...
• Aluma Seal, Bar's Leak, Blah, Blah, Blah.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 20:09:41 -0600
  ...Let's see, that was about 41,000 miles ago, and have experienced no overheating and no reoccurrence, of the head water jacket seal...
• Re: Need Elbow w/Flange Water Pipe
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 17 Jun 2005 07:44:17 -0400
  ...Need Elbow w/Flange Water Pipe Anyone got one of those 90 degree elbow pieces that bolts to the right hand water jacket and...
• Re: How do you split the case?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:23:40 -0700
  ...The case must have some hardware left in place or you would be able to separate the seam 4 bolts inside the water jacket...
• Re: 85 1.9 GL- No.VA head gasket repair shop?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 17:35:46 -0500
  ...the leak was.I could stick my pinkie inside the water jacket!It was do or die now.I placed a hair dryer on...
• Re: Which head gasket kit to use?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
  Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:40:09 -0400
  ...GW > sells just the individual gasket if all you need is the outer jacket > seal. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry...
• heater vs fan
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Nov 94 15:44:55 PST
  ...Are they cold-air-only? Is something broken? Am I doomed to wear my Patagonia fleece jacket 'til March? Will Mulder start sleeping again...